No Spare Spool or Switchable Reverse but Nice Reel.

[Bob Gill]

Down sizing and was amazed (apart from the above) how light this reel is - Shimano Stradic 3000 FB HG.

 

[Chris Jones]

I bought the 2500 version over a year ago to see whether the fuss over a lack of anti-reverse was really such a big issue. I didn't find it an insurmountable problem, though I'd definitely prefer is to have the switch. It's a cracking little reel though. Unbelievably light and a lovely smooth drag.

 

[Rhys Perry]

They tend to be more for chucking spinners these reels, a lot of bass fisherman rate them, guess you don't really need anti-reverse or spare spool for that.

 

[Joe Winstanley]

I've got the 2500 Stradic FK on my light spinning set up, I'm very happy with it. I did wonder about the lack of switchable reverse, but its really not an issue. I've thought about either the 3000 or 4000 CI4 for my plugging rod, but having not see one in the flesh I'm not sure about the sizing - Shimano's product numbering can be a bit confusing at times when it comes to reel sizing. How big is the spool diameter on the 3000 bob?

 

[Bob Gill]

How big is the spool diameter on the 3000 bob?

At the front lip it's 46 mm diameter Joe. For comparison a typical Shimano 4000 size is around 50 mm.
The main feature of the Stradic 3000 is the relative lightness of 190 g and the series is available in two different geared models one at 5.0 to 1, the HG version at 6:1.
Picture is the Stradic 3000 and Sustain 4000

 

[Joe Winstanley]

At the front lip it's 46 mm diameter Joe. For comparison a typical Shimano 4000 size is around 50 mm.
The main feature of the Stradic 3000 is the relative lightness of 190 g and the series is available in two different geared models one at 5.0 to 1, the HG version at 6:1.
Picture is the Stradic 3000 and Sustain 4000

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Thanks Bob,

It would appear the 3000 FB has the same diameter spool as the 2500 FK, so its probably the 4000 size I need.

 

[Dave Brooksbank]

The main feature of the Stradic 3000 is the relative lightness of 190 g...
That's a qaulity superlight Reel.

 

[Chris Jones]

It would appear the 3000 FB has the same diameter spool as the 2500 FK, so its probably the 4000 size I need.

I went for the Stradic Ci4+ 2500FB over the 3000 because the spool diameters appeared to be the same but the 2500 had a lower line capacity. The 2500 also has a smaller handle knob, which I prefer over the T type fitted to the 3000 and above.

That's a quality superlight reel.

Chucked on my cheapo kitchen scales, with a loaded spool, it's coming in at 220g. On my Reuben Heatons it's 200g. Goes really well on a 10/11' float rod.

 

[Cliff Turner]

Ive got the 4000 size for float fishing for barbel on the Wye, very light indeed.

 

[Neil Smart]

But with being light will it stand up to the rigours of Barbel fishing?

 

[Dave Brooksbank]

I went for the Stradic Ci4+ 2500FB over the 3000 because the spool diameters appeared to be the same but the 2500 had a lower line capacity. The 2500 also has a smaller handle knob, which I prefer over the T type fitted to the 3000 and above.



Chucked on my cheapo kitchen scales, with a loaded spool, it's coming in at 220g. On my Reuben Heatons it's 200g. Goes really well on a 10/11' float rod.

Featherlight Fishing at its best Chris,what line you using?

 

[Chris Jones]

Featherlight Fishing at its best Chris,what line you using?

At the moment it's got 5lb Maxima on it, but it'll eventually get changed to Dave Harrell Pro Feeder (in 3 or 4lb).

 

[Cliff Turner]

only used it for one season Neil, too soon to tell but so far no indications its not up to the job.

 

[Terry Simner]

A Shimano XT-7 AERO Match, with a fully loaded spool, weighs under 300g, and they are bomb proof IMO.